Creamy Buffalo Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A comforting pasta dish combining fettuccini with zesty Buffalo chicken and a creamy Alfredo sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Fettuccini Pasta (Fresh or dried)
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast or Tenders
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt (To taste)
- Pepper (To taste)
- 6 tbsp Butter
- 8 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
- 0.5 cups Half and Half or Milk
- 0.5 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 0.33 cups Buffalo Sauce
- 0.75 cups Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (Minced)
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Toss in the fettuccini and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Create the Creamy Base: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant but not browned, about 1-2 minutes.
- Build the Alfredo Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and half-and-half, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken. Add the Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the Kick: Stir in the Buffalo sauce, adjusting to your heat preference.
- Combine it All: Add the drained pasta and Parmesan cheese, tossing gently. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is achieved.
- Final Touches: Return the sliced chicken to the skillet and toss everything together one last time over low heat to warm through.
- Serve and Garnish: Spoon the pasta onto plates, garnishing with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 130mg